Greater Greater Washington will endorse candidates in local races in Maryland and Virginia this fall. Here’s how we’re planning to do that, and how you can help us expand our endorsements to even more places in the future.

The Washington County Board of Elections is scheduled to vote Oct. 14 on early voting sites for the 2026 elections.

The Maryland Democratic Party announced Monday its “Contest Every Seat” campaign to recruit and run Democratic candidates in every 2026 race.

House Republicans in Maryland have announced plans to introduce two legislative measures aimed at combating voter fraud in the 2026 session.

Frederick County Council Member Mason Carter will seek reelection in 2026 with a goal to address residents' affordability concerns. The 21-year-old Republican — who, in 2022, became one of the youngest people ever elected to a county council-level position in Maryland — looks to serve a second term in the District 5 seat.